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‘Day of the Animals’ (1977): We need more action! We want more pay-off!

I can’t stand my dog. It’s a whole story.

May 2, 2026 Movies & DrinksLeave a comment

‘Nightmare Castle’ (1965): A satisfying pastiche of gothic horror

A few years back, Severin released a spiffy Blu-ray transfer (from the original negative) of Mario Caiano’s Nightmare Castle (Amanti d’Oltretomba), the 1965 Italian gothic horror shocker starring the incomparable Barbara Steele, along with Paul Muller, Helga Line, Marino Mase, Rik Battaglia, and Giuseppe Addobbati.

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